Easter Rising medal in Devon

05 February 2008Written by ATG Reporter

This rare medal issued to those involved in the 1916 Easter Rising is up for grabs in the collector’s auction at Plymouth Auction Rooms on February 16.

It was awarded to William Patrick Partridge, an active trade
unionist, early Sinn Fein member, and trusted friend of one of the
uprising's main instigators, James Connolly. Partridge was captured
and sentenced to 15 years in Dartmoor Prison for his participation
in the rebellion and for anti-recruitment speeches.

However, he was released due to illness and died at home just one
year later in 1917 aged 43. His grandson, who now lives in
Plymouth, consigned the memento. It is estimated at
£5000-7000.

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